Good News!

The Palouse hills on the edge of Moscow

To all LGBT older adults:  Looking for a carefree senior community that is affordable, beautiful, provides the services you need and entertainment offerings you desire AND is open and welcoming to LGBT?  Check out Moscow, Idaho!  Right here in this sweet university town there is a senior community that is worth a visit.  Jane and I were there a week ago and met with one of the administrators.  This community is loosely affiliated with a Christian church so it does have a sense of being a religious-based facility, but according to the person in charge of community relations, the administration of the national office and their facility are welcoming of same-sex couples and LGBT single people.  They want us to be a part of their community.  This lovely facility in Moscow provides independent and assisted living with a variety of options to fit your finances.  The surrounding wheat fields reflect the season change.  There are big trees, beautiful gardens and paths for walking around the property.  You are within a mile of downtown and shuttle buses provide transportation to everything you would need.  The weekly Farmer's Market is large and a popular place to spend a Saturday morning.  And the bonus?  With two universities within seven miles, there are plenty of educational and entertainment opportunities here.  

Are they prepared for the LGBT baby boomers in the Moscow area that are likely to be living there in a few years?  Maybe not  as much as they could be but the willingness to listen, adjust, adapt and yes, change how they operate to include LGBT is definitely there.  My final question to the administrator:  What would it take to put something on your web site and your marketing material that indicates you are LGBT welcoming and inclusive?  The answer:  I don't know but I'm going to find out.  

For all the LGBT in the Palouse area, this is good news.  You are so fortunate to have this senior community that is saying, "Come on in!"